Contadi Castaldi
Franciacorta Brut Saten 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Franciacorta Saten Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Matured for 7 months in stainless steel tanks and barrels; followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle (Traditional Method) with ageing on the lees for 30–36 months (minimum 32 months). |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Type: Dry white sparkling wine, traditional method, silky and velvety style
- Grape varieties: Exclusively Chardonnay grapes from the Adro vineyards in Lombardy
- Ageing: At least 32 months on the lees, followed by disgorgement and dry dosage
- Aromas: Hints of hawthorn, Reinette apple, and bread crust, with balsamic and toasted notes
- Flavour and pairings: Fine and creamy bubbles, perfect with raw seafood and crustaceans
Description
What type of wine it is
Franciacorta Brut Satèn by Contadi Castaldi is an elegant Lombardy wine expression, produced entirely from Chardonnay grapes. Recognised under the highest DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status, this wine crafted according to the Classic Method stands out for a precise aromatic profile, dominated by notes of hawthorn, bread crust and Reinette apple. On the palate, it reveals a velvety and creamy texture, balancing immediate freshness with an enveloping softness, finishing with a long mineral finish. Thanks to its Brut dosage, it maintains a dry and harmonious character that pairs ideally with raw seafood and shellfish.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Lombardy, within the famous Franciacorta territory, with grapes coming mainly from the Adro vineyards. The area is characterised by a peculiar morphological diversity, where the Sottomonte hill provides natural freshness and the Erbusco slopes bring elegance and grace to the raw material. The soils, composed of well-exposed limestone slopes and eastern terraces, offer the ideal environment for the optimal development of Chardonnay, ensuring a solid structure and subtle nuances of ripe fruit. This careful combination of sun exposures and terrains defines the wine's identity, enhancing the clear viticultural vocation of the area.
How it is produced
The production process begins between late August and early September, followed by soft pressing and cold static decantation of the must. Primary fermentation takes place in steel for about twenty days, accompanied by a partial malolactic fermentation which provides softness, before a seven-month maturation precisely balanced between steel tanks and barrels. The secondary fermentation in the bottle strictly follows the dictates of the Classic Method, involving a prolonged ageing on the lees of at least thirty-two months, essential for obtaining the characteristic silkiness of the style. The process concludes with disgorgement and a Brut dosage, defining the perfect structural balance.
History and facts
Founded in Adro by Vittorio Moretti, the Contadi Castaldi winery tells its identity and story through a distinctly contemporary visual language. For this estate, innovation represents a convivial and dynamic vision, perfectly embodied by the iconic black labels embellished with bold chromatic lettering. In this prestigious Franciacorta, the usual lively accent is transformed into a refined, elegant foil, a precious detail chosen specifically to enhance the prestige of the vintage and seal the connection with the territory.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1987
- Oenologist: Gian Luca Uccelli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 174
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| Name | Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut Saten 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White brut |
| Denomination | Franciacorta DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Contadi Castaldi |
| Story | History and facts Founded in Adro by Vittorio Moretti, the Contadi Castaldi winery tells its identity and story through a distinctly contemporary visual language. For this estate, innovation represents a convivial and dynamic vision, perfectly embodied by the iconic black labels embellished with bold chromatic lettering. In this prestigious Franciacorta, the usual lively accent is transformed into a refined, elegant foil, a precious detail chosen specifically to enhance the prestige of the vintage and seal the connection with the territory. |
| Origin | Franciacorta, Adro (Brescia), Lombardy, Italy (Adro vineyards, Sottomonte hill and slopes of Erbusco) |
| Soil composition | Well-exposed limestone slopes and eastern terraces; Sottomonte hill; slopes of Erbusco |
| Cultivation system | Guyot, Casarsa, cordon spur |
| Plants per hectare | 3,000–5,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 65 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | From late August to early September |
| Fermentation | 20 days (in stainless steel) |
| Production technique | Traditional Method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing and static cold settling; fermentation in stainless steel (approximately 20 days) with partial malolactic fermentation; maturation for 7 months between stainless steel tanks and barrels; secondary fermentation in the bottle using the Traditional Method with ageing on the lees for 30–36 months (minimum 32); followed by disgorgement and Brut dosage. |
| Aging | Matured for 7 months in stainless steel tanks and barrels; followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle (Traditional Method) with ageing on the lees for 30–36 months (minimum 32 months). |
| Residual sugar | 6.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |